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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xclusive Yachts (Company)">Xclusive Yachts</a>&nbsp;may not be a well known company in the Med, yet, but Amit Patel and his team have been breaking the mould in the Middle East and setting the trend, we found out more.There are few people within the industry who can truly claim to have brought more people onto the water than Amit Patel and his company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xclusive Yachts (Company)">Xclusive Yachts</a>. While Dubai may be a waterfront city, with innumerable companies touting the opportunity to spend time on the water aboard Jet Skis and other water toys, the yachting industry in the region was arguably nonexistent in the mid-2000s. That was until Patel entered the scene, establishing a boat and yacht charter company which has since exploded into a highly successful day cruise, onboard events and tour company.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247811/image/large-90cbbeede645f12b2b338020d4c78c1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247811">In recent years <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xclusive Yachts (Company)">Xclusive Yachts</a> has expanded its portfolio, establishing a training school and boat club that gives everyone the opportunity to experience life on the water, and now they have purchased their first two superyachts to offer an even higher level of yachting experience. We caught up with Amit to find out more about how he found his feet in the water, and how the business has expanded, now looking to forge a path into the Mediterranean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247809/image/large-fcdd576d256d9c311b1e8d74d46ed2ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247809">How did you become involved in the yachting industry, what got you on the water?It all started when I was 21, I was managing a private yacht in Dubai on behalf of some wealthy individuals who lived in London. They rarely used the yacht and I saw the potential of a commercial opportunity whereby I rented it out here and there to people who didn't own their own vessels. The owners were supportive and I seized the opportunity, working out how to formalise a licence and register the company as an official business.&nbsp;The issue was that no one operated a business like that at that time, the activity of renting out boats literally didn’t exist in Dubai and it was very difficult to introduce a new type of activity to the government. We even had to build our own code, but gradually the business became established and that was the birth of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xclusive Yachts (Company)">Xclusive Yachts</a>.&nbsp;From the beginning we were typically offering yachts of 70-foot and below for 2-3 hour charters and we were booking two, maybe three charters per week, today the charter scene has changed dramatically. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247806/image/large-723e3c714159f428e10105ac5c4a66b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247806">Can you tell me more about how it has changed, is there more demand today?In those early days we were booking a 2-3 hour charter for around 20,000 dirhams, today that same yacht will charter for around 2,000 dirhams, but rather than two charters a week we do three to four charters per day!&nbsp;Not only has interest grown, demand for larger yachts &nbsp;has also grown in size. We started off with that 70-footer, then bought an 86-foot, then a 48-foot and so on. Today we own more than 70 boats, ranging from tenders right through to the two superyachts we acquired in the past two years. What we’ve seen most of all is the diversification of the demand; we have fishing boats, sports yachts, tenders. You name it, we have it! The demand has really just grown and we’ve grown to meet it.&nbsp;What led you to establish the sea school and subsequently the boat club?As the business grew, other companies also popped up in Dubai offering similar services and we realised we needed to diversify beyond buying and renting boats. We also wanted to be able to expand our clientele and the best way to do that was to get people onto the water. In Dubai you need to own a yacht in order to drive it, and that can be extremely limiting, so we established a sea school to train people to drive boats.&nbsp;We are an RYA sea school in Dubai and we have hundreds of students training and learning how to drive boats every year. The next step was to open a boat club for boats below 12 metres, so students could get their powerboat qualifications and then immediately have access to boats on their doorstep.&nbsp;Members pay a monthly fee and the idea is that we remove the hassle and cost of owning a boat yourself, giving members the opportunity to drive as many yachts from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6685" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xclusive Yachts (Company)">Xclusive Yacht</a>s fleet as they want per month. People want to be able to arrive at their boat and everything to be in working order so that they can maximise the time on the water, without the headache of worrying about breakdowns or technical issues. That is what we offer to our members.&nbsp;The great thing is that we are getting people on to the water, making that first connection between them and the sea and it is that first step that creates future yacht owners. We recently had a student come to the school to do his powerboat licence who’d never been on the water before. He’s just got in touch with me saying he’d bought a 35-metre yacht!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247807/image/large-66eace5b90c709401d0c89e2ac8bbfa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247807">And can you tell me a little more about the larger yacht sector?&nbsp;Yachting is an elite activity and has historically been reserved for the wealthiest segments of society. What we wanted to do is give everyone the opportunity to experience yachting in an affordable way and that's why we introduced yacht tours. For $50-$100 we offer a three hour cruise, with food and drinks and the opportunity to tour the top sights from a yacht, with 15-20 other people, with a swim in between.&nbsp;The offering has been massively popular and now we operate 15 boats at the same time doing five tours per day, but it's still an exclusive experience. We have an arrival lounge before departure where guests are met and can get coffee in a comfortable and cool environment, before being taken onboard by the Captain and crew. Despite the number of charters per day, we have always prioritised excellence and so the experience is always deluxe, with good food and great service. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223317/image/large-c67a86924bb6359dfca9d79d90b466b6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223317">You recently purchased a 43m&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>&nbsp;superyacht,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Behike42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN2009">Behike</a>, and a 39m superyacht called&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stardom38.94m (127'9&quot;)Al Shaali Marine2017">Stardom</a>, what do you have planned for these yachts?Before Covid we were looking into European expansion and the purchase of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Behike42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN2009">Behike</a> was the first step in that direction. She is being managed fully by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> and we are now deciding whether or not to bring her to Dubai, or to retain her in the Mediterranean and use her as a base for the business there.&nbsp;After we bought <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Behike42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN2009">Behike</a> we decided to buy a similar sized yacht in Dubai and we came across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stardom38.94m (127'9&quot;)Al Shaali Marine2017">Stardom</a> in 2021 and have just finished refitting her interiors. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stardom38.94m (127'9&quot;)Al Shaali Marine2017">Stardom</a> we are about to launch our latest product called Superyacht Tours which will be a level up from the Yacht Tours we already run.&nbsp;Like the other rentals, she’ll be available for 2-3 hour charters, but guests will have the full European experience. We have a fantastic chef, a DJ and a brilliant crew and we can offer her for 30-50 people to enjoy for an afternoon at an affordable price, something which does not currently exist in Dubai, or really anywhere else. We are really excited about this and we can already see that the demand is there, so there's no doubt that the product will do very well. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/7002/image/large-ad7de95b2d0a21e615f77bbe665f3eb2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/7002">Finally, are you still thinking about European expansion?Definitely. Our first vision is to launch a Boat Club in Europe for 12-14 metre yachts. But before we start buying vessels we need to really look into the numbers and the possibilities. Dubai is far more open when it comes to regulations onboard, such as how many people are permitted on a vessel during a charter, than in Europe, which will have an impact on the business model. For the moment we are looking a bit closer to home with expansion into other parts of the Middle East, and that is already keeping our hands full!&nbsp;Amit will be speaking at next week's <a href="https://www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, to buy tickets and get the full programme, <a href="https://www.gulfsuperyachtsummit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">head to the website</a>.This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-43-newspaper-launched" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 43 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>. To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Dubai chartering with Xclusive Yachts

Amit Patel and his team have been breaking the mould in the Middle East and setting the trend, we found out more.

Amit Patel on building a yacht charter fleet in Dubai

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a>’s 42.6-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> sold in France after 274 days on the market. Denis Khamzatov of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5000" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nord Star Yachting (Company)">Nord Star Yachting</a> represented the seller, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>' Sales Advisor Benjamin Bensahel stepped in for the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190049/image/large-cf68ba17f91c4edf2b5b063a196f6e7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190049"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> was launched in 2009 and is the fourth hull from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a> 42.60m Navetta series, of which only eight were delivered in total. She features exterior and interior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a> and a naval architecture coined by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190059/image/large-70c5a765a46e1663cf37f6b669096c84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190059"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190054/image/large-500ca128a27a4df7d5853fdb2712b816.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190054">She can accommodate up to 11 guests across six staterooms, comprising four double suites, one twin and one pullman. Guests will enjoy her 456 GT spatial offering, finding plenty of areas where they can comfortably relax all together.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190052/image/large-fb2f1deef3babe2510dfac0d5dfa3408.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190052"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190053/image/large-edae855be217bd84827afbbcdbd0da28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190053">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a> engines that allow her to cruise at 13 knots and reach speeds of up to 15 knots when desired. Thanks to her two refits – the most recent completed only last year – her new owner will receive her in turnkey condition. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108627/image/large-8b82a1ae51e2b287b44c284a9ae2e518.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108627"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> was sold with a last known asking price of €6,800,000.

CRN’s 43m yacht Sofico sold

CRN’s 43m motor yacht Sofico has been sold with a last known asking price of €6,800,000.

Sold: CRN’s 43m motor yacht Sofico

The 42.6-metre yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sofico" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Sofico is for sale</a> as the fourth hull in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a>’s popular 43m Navetta series. Built in 2009 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a>, the yacht features both an interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190049/image/large-cf68ba17f91c4edf2b5b063a196f6e7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190049"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> features a recently completed hull wrap and finished a special 10-year survey in 2019. Her builders say she has all the space and volume of a 50-metre superyacht without the burdens.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190051/image/large-dfa1640c82191300b2fea3645b21dc83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190051"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190050/image/large-5ff9078d80196c9f60f5f2b12a83b895.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190050"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190053/image/large-edae855be217bd84827afbbcdbd0da28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190053">The 456 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> can sleep up to 11 guests in four double suites, and a twin stateroom with an additional Pullman. The accommodation on the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sofico" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Sofico, for sale</a>, includes a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck, two VIP cabins on the lower deck, plus a double and a twin cabin with an extra Pullman berth. There is also space for nine crew on board this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/crn/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">CRN yacht for sale</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190058/image/large-5798096c4f4c6b21e55b1c9a48254591.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190058"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190059/image/large-70c5a765a46e1663cf37f6b669096c84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190059"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190056/image/large-dc62e298275422841597c80264198ce7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190056">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sofico" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Soficio, for sale</a>, and ready for cruising, has an impressive range of 4,000 nautical miles at her most efficient. The vessel cruises at 13 knots and can reach up to 15 knots thanks to twin <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/caterpillar-inc" target="_blank">Caterpillar</a> C32 engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190057/image/large-6d21106b60a945371ee70e04f62d7cf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190057"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/108627/image/large-8b82a1ae51e2b287b44c284a9ae2e518.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108627">

43m CRN yacht Sofico for sale 

New to the market: 42.6-metre CRN yacht Sofico for sale! The yacht can accommodate up to 11 guests across six cabins.

43m CRN yacht Sofico is looking for a new owner

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/108627/image/large-8b82a1ae51e2b287b44c284a9ae2e518.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108627">The 42.6-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> was built in 2009 by the Ancona-based Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN Spa (Company)">CRN</a> and is the fourth hull of the CRN 43 model. The all-GRP yacht was built to the in-house naval architecture designs and both the interior and exterior come from the drawing boards of Roman design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>. The 456 GT superyacht can sleep up to 11 guests in four double suites, a twin stateroom with an additional Pullman. The vessel, with an impressive range of 4,000 nautical miles at its most efficient, cruises at 13 knots and can reach up to 15 knots thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 engines.

The 43m CRN yacht Sofico in Capri

Motor yacht Sofico, a 2009-built Zuccon designed CRN 43, seen here photographed in Capri.

CRN’s 43m superyacht Sofico in Capri

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131474/image/large-d111a7dffbe3a970fa18445e9fc94e59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131474">Sofico in the South of FranceBuilt in 2009 in Italy by CRN Yachts, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380">Sofico</a> is the fourth yacht in the CRN 43 composite series. She is styled by CRN and features an interior by Studio Zuccon International Project. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380">Sofico</a> accommodates a total of 10 guests in 4 Doubles + 1 Twin + 1 Pullman, and she is available for charter in the West and East Mediterranean. Her central agent is Carine Zanotti of YPI Charter.Photo by Maarten Janssen

Sofico at anchor in Villefranche

YPI Charter is pleased to confirm the Division’s appointment as Exclusive Central Agent for CRN’s 43 metre displacement yacht Sofico. Built in 2009 by CRN Yachts, Ancona (Ferretti Group), Sofico is the fourth “maxi-yacht” in the CRN 43 composite series. Styled by CRN with interiors by Studio Zuccon International Project, she has all the space and volume of a 50-metre superyacht without the burdens. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/129999/image/large-eea7a646c7c02eb46c2870827fb6c0e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129999">“Her interior uses Canaletto walnut and natural cherry wood,” explains her YPI Charter Marketing Broker, Carine Zanotti, “and that, together with the parquet flooring and inlays of silk carpeting really gives this yacht a warm, relaxing, rich ambiance.” Able to accommodate a total of 10 guests in 4 Doubles + 1 Twin + 1 Pullman, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380">Sofico</a> also boasts a large sundeck with a bar – ideal for cocktail parties during Event charters - a balcony in the Owner suite ideal for intimate breakfasts at sea and a techno gym/workout room and sauna in the stern of the lower deck – an area which, with that classic CRN touch, opens directly onto the swimming platform. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130000/image/large-0aeef8fcbac74545d7e9e182e9d62934.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130000">“<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380">Sofico</a> is also extremely economical” adds Carine. “She can run at an impressive 260-litres per hour on long trips, excellent for her size and great news for Charter guests. She works with a very professional crew of 10 and with Captain Steven Partridge at the Helm guests really are assured of an incomparable and memorable holiday experience.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130001/image/large-2cba5bc6d8b8a40bb52918f822543c16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130001"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380">Sofico</a> is now available for Charter in the West and East Mediterranean and is also open for Event Charters. In July and August Sofico is available at EU 130,000 per week and during the other Summer months and Events she is available at EU 115,000 per week. YPI Charter Carine Zanotti +33 493 34 01 00 <a href="mailto:charterfleet@ypigroup.com?subject=M/Y%20Sofico%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">charterfleet@ypigroup.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ypigroup.com/charter">www.ypigroup.com/charter</a>

Sofico joins charter fleet of Yachting Partners International

On 9th April another new vessel was launched by the CRN shipyard, which baptised the fourth maxi-yacht of the CRN 43 composite line during a private ceremony for the owner and his guests. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> is a caramel-coloured yacht with a length of 43 metres and a beam of 8.6, capable of navigating the oceans in complete comfort and safety, at a maximum speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> accommodates 10 passengers and 9 crewmembers.The launching ceremony, an intimate but exciting affair, featured the traditional breaking of the bottle, moments before the ship slid into the water. The thrill was heightened by the notes of the celebrated aria from “Turandot”, as well as the hearty applause of those present.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127369/image/large-7cca7a5a817b308783ad6f2b9b279877.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127369">Designed in a joint effort by the technical staff of CRN and the Zuccon International Project Firm, the vessel comes with four decks and a bulbous hull, having been built entirely at the Ancona shipyard: from the creation of the moulds and the subsequent lamination of the hull, all the way to the decorative work and the finishing touches on the décor. The entire production process took place under the direct control of CRN, guaranteeing the quality and reliability for which the shipyard is famous.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> has an elegant, linear Art Déco interior design, that features parquet flooring with ample inlays of silk carpeting. Throughout the vessel, two varieties of precious woods, both with a polished finish, are mixed and matched: canaletto walnut is used in all the day area’s, while light-hued natural cherry wood was chosen for the cabins.The functional and elegant lounge on the main deck features a conversation zone with refined furniture upholstered in striped silk velvet by Fendi, as well as comfortable armchairs. The dining room holds a large ebony table finished in gold leaf, where guests to dine in full comfort and relaxation. Completing the setting is a large bookcase lined with crocodile skin and a decorative panel done in the tradition of the finest Futurist art.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sofico42.6m (139'9&quot;)CRN Spa2009">Sofico</a> reprises some of the features most admired by CRN shipowners everywhere, such as the Technogym workout room and the sauna in the stern portion of the lower deck, plus a fitness and wellness area connected directly to the sea which, thanks to a stern hatch, can be transformed into a beach platform which lowers itself practically flush with the water. The classic balcony of the owner’s suite is outfitted with comfortable armchairs and a coffee table, making it an ideal site for an exclusive breakfast at sea, even when the ship is underway.